Spend Manager

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees and instill an environment where you feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute your unique skills and talents while living and working as your authentic self. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Our people make all the difference in our success. Summary In this role, you will support multiple southeast health systems in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care by driving contract utilization and implementing Vizient supply chain solutions. You will work closely with the Vizient Spend Executive and Category Management team to ensure alignment with each health systems strategic goals, enabling measurable value through cost savings, contract penetration, and supply chain optimization. This role will support execution of the client workplan, leveraging Vizient tools, resources, and analytics. Responsibilities

• Executes the client workplan, applying analytical storytelling and data interpretation to identify cost savings and optimization opportunities.
• Manages analytics and client coordination activities independently, ensuring accurate tracking of performance metrics.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing routine needs, and ensuring consistent communication that supports client goals and engagement.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Category Managers, SMEs, and Product Advisors to align strategies and implement initiatives.
• Interprets spend data using Vizient tools to evaluate trends and develop actionable recommendations for providers.
• Drives contract performance management by monitoring utilization, identifying tier optimization opportunities, and ensuring alignment with workplan objectives.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders to support implementation and adoption of solutions.
• Demonstrates continuous improvement and change agility by adapting to feedback and evolving client needs.
• Applies problem-solving and critical thinking to address barriers and support measurable client outcomes. Qualifications
• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience in account management, category management, or healthcare supply chain.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and develop insights into actionable strategies.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships while collaborating across internal teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to facilitate productive discussions.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Demonstrated agility, organization, and ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
• Willingness to travel for client engagements. Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $77,400.00 to $135,400.00. This position is also incentive eligible. Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers